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capuchin
Definition:
(nou) a hooded cloak for women (nou) monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl
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Common mistakes of capuchin pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ca-PU-chin" instead of the correct "CAP-u-chin". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by IPA: /ˈkæp.ʊ.tʃɪn/ (US) and /ˈkæp.ʊ.tʃɪn/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat" instead of the correct "a" in "cap". This leads to mispronouncing "capuchin" as "cap-uh-chin". Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /æ/ in the first syllable.
- Incorrect final consonant: A common mistake is to pronounce the last syllable as "chin" instead of the correct "tʃɪn". This may result in saying "cap-u-CHIN". Tip: Practice the correct ending by emphasizing the "ch" sound /tʃ/ in "capuchin".
- Omitting syllables: Some speakers may truncate the word, saying "cap-uchin" instead of "cap-u-chin". This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly for proper enunciation.
- Lengthening vowels: Learners sometimes stretch the vowel sounds, saying "ca-puu-chin" instead of the correct "cap-u-chin". Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and crisp, particularly in the first two syllables, to maintain the word's rhythm.